Lion: This is a concrete statue standing in front of my parents home, of which you can see a small part. The lion and pedestal are two separate pieces. I don't know how much the pedestal weighs but I know the lion weighs over half a ton! It's steel reinforced concrete with an iron core. It's been there over twenty years.
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Got the vehicle castings primered. They look like they all just came out of the first stage at the paint shop. Next step will be to hit them with the latex paint of which I have many, many colors.
Good evening sports fans!I know what you guys are thinking! What did I get for Christmas. It is a short list but a pricey one.New shoes. Just a pair of good running shoes, none of that Air Jordan stuff for me. New clothes. 2 packs of socks, 2 packs underwear, 2 packs T shirts, 7 pairs of pants, 10 pullover shirts, 6 button down shirts.New tires for my truck!Walmart gift cards! 3 of them! $75 each!2 sheets of 4x8 3/4" plywood and a ton of 2x4's, 1x6's, 1x4's, enough screws and nails to put the world back together, more ez track to go with what I already have.18 Bachmann freight cars, 1 caboose - painted, not lettered.2 Bachmann gp9 locos, DCC. I can run them with my old Bachmann DCC controller.I have no idea who got the train stuff and wood. My mom and dad are not saying a word about it. All they say is I have plenty of time to worry about college. I need to have some fun first.
David Parks I am the terror that flaps in the night!
Good Evening
Another snowy, somewhat blustery day for us..another 2" dribbled on to our driveways here..tomorrow will be rain's turn...
Rob: Hope the tractor works out for you.
As for the global warming thing...how did the last ice age suddenly end? Hmmmmmn?
Any argument carried far enough will end up in Semantics--Hartz's law of rhetoric Emerald. Leemer and Southern The route of the Sceptre Express Barry
I just started my blog site...more stuff to come...
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Cederstrand Having a very down day today, Can't seem to shake it off. Guess this is to be expected. Rob
Having a very down day today, Can't seem to shake it off. Guess this is to be expected. Rob
Stourbridge Lion Jim, Based on changing Global Warming patterns we are scheduled to get Wetter AND Hotter and on average I would say that is turning out to be true. We keep setting High Temp records and the seasons seem to be shifting a bit each year. Right now its 53F and Mostly Sunny. This is Winter right?
Jim, Based on changing Global Warming patterns we are scheduled to get Wetter AND Hotter and on average I would say that is turning out to be true. We keep setting High Temp records and the seasons seem to be shifting a bit each year. Right now its 53F and Mostly Sunny. This is Winter right?
LION Does not believe in Global Warming.. Weather patterns have shifted this way and that for millennium, who is to say what is normal. LION will tell you that once upon a time (long before man-made anything) the polar ice cap was EXACTLY six miles north of where I am now (in southern North Dakota).
Neither Coal or Oil caused it to move. But to keep on topic ☺ coal and oil here move on BNSF!
ROAR
The Route of the Broadway Lion The Largest Subway Layout in North Dakota.
Here there be cats. LIONS with CAMERAS
Chamomile tea, please.
Ordered the tractor today. Will be delivered Sat.. Sure have a ton (makes that "tons") of work for it ahead. First priority will be removing a huge tree now leaning on a wood fence. Then I'll start moving stumps further away from the powerlines for burning. After that, pretty much any direction you look still has down trees, branches and roots to tackle.
Lee: for you on your surgery. I hope all goes well.
Lee...
Best wishes with your surgery. Hope all goes well and you have a speedy and easy recovery. Same goes for your Mom.
Tom and his gimpy companion (sometimes referred to as my wife)
Tom
Pittsburgh, PA
It's 67° and mostly sunny. The high will be 69° and it will be sunny and pleasant.This has been a busy day for me. First thing this morning I got a call from my father. He needed help getting a sofa and some huge bags of women's clothes loaded so they could be taken to the outreach ministries in town. The bags were so big and heavy it took both of us to pick up one! We wrestled four of those to the front door then used a wheelbarrow to get them to the truck. The wheelbarrow had to be pulled up a couple of steps from the patio to the walk. I think I surprised my father when I picked up the front of the wheelbarrow with my left arm so the wheel cleared the steps. He was pulling it backward. Getting the sofa out was fun. It was in the den and had to be turned on it's end and pushed around a 180° corner through the hall into my fathers study. From there it had to be lifted overhead to get it past the printer and computer tables (huge steel and fiberglass monstrosities we got for nothing from the army) and my fathers huge L-shaped steelcase desk (bought it from AT&T for $50), then between the desk and several enormous five foot tall filing cabinets. Finally got it to the front door where is was once again flipped up on it's end and maneuvered through the door. From there it had to be carried fifty+ feet up the front walk to the truck he was using. My nephew (my fathers grandson) was supposed to have fixed a problem on my fathers truck way before now but hasn't done it for this or that reason. Mostly because he's having too much fun with his friends. So naturally my fathers truck wouldn't start. No problem. He grabbed his grandsons truck despite some complaints. My fathers response? You didn't have mine mine fixed when you said you would. Now I can use yours today or you can use it to move your stuff out of my trailer. Which is it going to be? The answer to that was simple! We put some miles on that truck today. When we got to the Helping Hands Ministries there were two women there who were going to take the bags of clothes off the truck. Yeah! Right! My father and I got them down on the street then the youngest of the two tried carrying one on her own. She ALMOST succeeded! I told my father we better not$1****$2that young lady off. She could probably sweep the sidewalk with both of us! I got back home about an hour ago and I feel like I wrestled with a gorilla.Well, I got my Mystery Machine van today. What I consider HO Scale and what Aurora considers HO Scale are two different things altogether. This thing is massive! Even larger than 1/64. It looks more akin to a monster truck Mystery Machine! So, that's what I'll use it as. How does Ezra Johnson have fun? He drives a semi sized Mystery Machine!I washed the resin vehicles castings and took them outside for a coating of spray of gray primer. Later I'll start on painting them.
Well, we ran some errands, many but not all.
I had to give up as my back said so. I have to listen to it then.
Tommorow I go to see my father and do my spend down for medicaid. WHich since my SS is going up, may go up too next march. Funny thing is I got a refund from last month, so I wonder if I get one this month too? I only had one Dr.s appointment and the usual Prescritptions.If you don't use all of your spenddown, they refund it to you,
Well, colder today but sun was shining.
Well, I best go lay down.
later
-G .
Just my thoughts, ideas, opinions and experiences. Others may vary.
HO and N Scale.
After long and careful thought, they have convinced me. I have come to the conclusion that they are right. The aliens did it.
Coffee refill, please.
***Jeffrey, all those flaws (except the bubble) sound ideal for old junkers. Sure like what you've been doing with them. Excellent work!
Had to make a square bale hay run to tie the critters over until a big delivery tomorrow.
Hope everyone is having a good day.
Rob
TMarsh Jeffrey- I’m curious. The flaws in those vehicles. Are they really noticeable? I mean cause I haven’t seen any and I’ve been looking.
Jeffrey- I’m curious. The flaws in those vehicles. Are they really noticeable? I mean cause I haven’t seen any and I’ve been looking.
JimRCGMO Darren, it sounds like your weather lately has been sort like ours (warming up, that is - we didn't get much but a small dusting of the white stuff, and that didn't last even one day). We're supposed to reach the upper 50's (F) by the weekend. Our Canadian Diners would be breaking out the summer shorts (if they haven't already)! Jim in Cape G.
Darren, it sounds like your weather lately has been sort like ours (warming up, that is - we didn't get much but a small dusting of the white stuff, and that didn't last even one day). We're supposed to reach the upper 50's (F) by the weekend. Our Canadian Diners would be breaking out the summer shorts (if they haven't already)!
Jim in Cape G.
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Coffee refill, please. Can't seem to get going today.
***Garry, safe travels! When you head to AZ., are you flying or driving?
TMarsh Well, I claim United Statesian. That’s where I was born, that’s my Nationality.
Well, I claim United Statesian. That’s where I was born, that’s my Nationality.
Todd - that´s the first time I hear (or read) someone claiming to be "United Statesian". Your normal answer is "half Irish, a third German, a quarter Malamute" or the like
Me? I am a boring guy, plain and simple German, from both ends (sides). My family was German before there was a Germany, or should I say Prussian? Petra has some Franco-Belgian blood in her veins, with some links to the US (her uncle lives in Oregon - does that count?).
Hello
Coffee and donut, please. Thanks, Seamonster Bob. Good thing Barry did not notice Bob was buying or there would be nothing availble now.
Lee .... Hope the surgeries go well. Let us knopw how they went.
My grandson in Grand Rapids has a birthday today, and I called him last night. Two of our five adult kids have birthdays on December 31. One is a son in Cincinnati, and we're driving there tomorrow. Michigan family memebrs are driving down for a get-together. Next month, we're headed to AZ where our daughter lives (she is the other 12/31 b'day). ........ I need a score card to keep up with all of this stuff.
Anyhow, I won't be on the compter much if any for a few days.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Good Morning All,
24F and a hazy sky - must be winter. Back in the shop again this morning and ready to run some errands. The LHS has moved again so I need to find out where though I do more and more mail order as I find less and less i need locally. Did spend some time last night on the layout mostly recycling factory buildings to suit the new locations. Also tried bashing some old stores to look like a 60's station on a local commuter line. We'll see.....
Todd - as practiced as you must be I'm suprised the girls here in the diner still connect with the fry pan so often. Still beats the follow up from cousin Vinnie though, no ?
Jim - I'd check the local H.D. as there is a new Quick Change Dremel cutoff wheel that seems pretty indestructible and has metal and plaxtic cutters. Vice grips should suffice to hold the wire (and don't forget the safety glasses). Easier on the hands than borrowing Sues bolt cutters.
I was happy to see Flip shared Elliots response to our inquires about his health and well being. I'm very happy to see I was wrong about Elliots demise though he is still in poor health but in remission from his bout with cancer. I've lost a couple of friends in similar situations so I concur it's never really gone. Still it's good the founder of the diner is still among us. Prayers for Elliot and his missus are in order.
I see Nick n and Oz Jim have checked in as well and good on ya. Now we just need to hear from Jerry and Inch and bridge Tom again.
Galaxy - glad your new heater has worked in ok. Did you ever get your layout up and running?
Dennis - glad you liked your rail excursion up north. 29 hours with no sleeper is about the reasonable limit. I did 30something a couple of years ago coming back from Florida and I wouldn't do it again without at least an inflatable pillow and a blanket as you just get beat up by the condiiton of the rail out east here. Next time we get out west I'd like to run at least the coast line from LA to SF.
Jeff - I hope you don't totally overdo it again. Good of the delivery crew to help out with the furniture moving and even better dear old dad didn't call you back to help with the rest of the rearranging (just a foot over here etcetera).
Gotta run - as usual the second I sit down three people need to know something this instant and all are most important ! CUL, J.R.
Mornin' everyone!
Zoe, I'll have a breakfast bagel with bacon and cheese and a cup of dark roast.... Hmmm, what happened to your hands? You took off the new rings you had and.... What, you say the "Five Golden Rings" were completely fake and they turned your fingers green?!!
Lee, keeping you In my prayers today! Hope everything comes out all right! (You know, THAT didn't sound good....)
Todd and Bob, I am with you on the Nationality thing. I used to tell my eighth graders THAT I was mostly English, Irish, and German, with some Scotch and a little Bourbon. I am descended from a long line my Father gave my Mother.... When I take the online surveys and they ask me what ethnic group I am, I usually put down other. And then fill in the blank with: Human! Did you know that most peoples nationally stands for "the People that live here?"
Should get to spend most of the day playing with trains! YES!
Later!
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Extra strong coffee in a SUNNY SOUTHERN mug, please.
***Jeffrey, nice pic of the loco in the engine shop.
***Lee, when you get that big stone, feel free to toss it in on of the mud holes here on the ol' farm. Kidding aside, that is good news for you.
I see I got the top. Okay, breakfast is on me. Eat up.
..... Bob
Beam me up, Scotty, there's no intelligent life down here. (Captain Kirk)
I reject your reality and substitute my own. (Adam Savage)
Resistance is not futile--it is voltage divided by current.
TMarsh Jim- It’s the way I write. Makes sense to me when I type it cause I already know what I mean. Of the four Grandparents, only her Mother’s Mother, is full Italian, and she married a German. Both of her dad’s parents were German. Why one would claim Italian instead of German I don’t know. Me, I’m a Mutt and I know it. What flavor? Well, I claim United Statesian. That’s where I was born, that’s my Nationality. AS for Nationality prior to family in the U.S., well considering only one side has traced back and the farthest they can go is 1806, I claim….Texan. Had a son, my Great Grandfather, was born in Texas after their Independence so I guess that makes me a descendant of a true Texan. I suppose I could say Mexican for my Great Great Grandfather who was born there when Mexico had it, but Texas is more fun to claim. Most people for some reason, and I clearly remember this from school myself, don’t know Texas was a Nation, or have forgot. They can tell you more about other countries than they can our own. Now what's wrong with that picture.
Jim- It’s the way I write. Makes sense to me when I type it cause I already know what I mean. Of the four Grandparents, only her Mother’s Mother, is full Italian, and she married a German. Both of her dad’s parents were German. Why one would claim Italian instead of German I don’t know. Me, I’m a Mutt and I know it. What flavor? Well, I claim United Statesian. That’s where I was born, that’s my Nationality. AS for Nationality prior to family in the U.S., well considering only one side has traced back and the farthest they can go is 1806, I claim….Texan. Had a son, my Great Grandfather, was born in Texas after their Independence so I guess that makes me a descendant of a true Texan. I suppose I could say Mexican for my Great Great Grandfather who was born there when Mexico had it, but Texas is more fun to claim. Most people for some reason, and I clearly remember this from school myself, don’t know Texas was a Nation, or have forgot. They can tell you more about other countries than they can our own. Now what's wrong with that picture.
I'm with you when you say "I claim United Statesian." When asked, I claim "Canadian." I was born in Canada. My mother was born in Canada. My father emigrated from England. I'll never forget the hassle I had when I joined Air Cadets back in the mid-1950s when I was in my early teens. They asked me my nationality so I said Canadian. They said that wouldn't do, what was my father's nationality. I replied that he was a Canadian citizen. That wouldn't do either. Where was my father born. I said England. Aha, okay then, you're British. I remarked that they didn't want to know what nationality I was, they wanted to know what nationality my father was. That didn't sit too well with the person signing me up. Oh well, I didn't care, I speak my mind.
Good morning, Chloe. Coffee and cinnamon rolls for everyone.
Lee, I hope your surgery goes smoothly. Feel better.
G, I tried to keep the Beer Barn going. Most of the guys posted every other day or so. We shared lots of layout photos. It was a very active post back when we put in our Walthers 130' TT. It was a fun group.
Jim, I wonder if bolt cutters would cut the wire. Maybe a little overkill, but it might work.
Sue
Anything is possible if you do not know what you are talking about.
"Mooooon Riiiveeeeer, wiiiider than the....." O good grief, why's that song stuck in my head.
Good Morning!! Coffee and Huevos Rancheros please. Thanks
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Not bad at all for Dec 29th.
NP2626- uh...back
Lee- Good luck today. They gonna remove it or just blast it to tiny pieces so you can machine gun it out? Pass my sincere condolences on to Dorothy.
Yah, the Four Calling Birds were a bit rough. Should not have let them around Ken after he’d dealt with the bank. Seems they learn quickly.
Rob- Around here, $800 is a pretty good price for what they’re trying to do.
Welp, if left alone, I can, without a doubt, finish the living room despite the fact I have to w**k tonight. Hoping for the best, so here I go.
Ya’ll have a Great Day!!!
(two blasts on the whistle)
Todd
Central Illinoyz
In order to keep my position as Master and Supreme Ruler of the House, I don't argue with my wife.
I'm a small town boy. A product of two people from even smaller towns. I don’t talk on topic….. I just talk.
Morning!
Flo, Coffee Please.
Lee, Good Luck with the stone. The surgery will probably be less painful anyway.
Go in today at 10:00 AM and work till 6:00 PM so not that long of a day. Heck in a few more months it will still be light out at 6:00 PM.
Wolfhound has stopped itch and chewing on her self, so the $60.00 was well worth it. She has yet to show any change in her personalty from the med's.
See you all after work.
Ken
I hate Rust
Good Morning Modelers!
Well it's back to the office for me today and currently its 36F and the Sun is making its way up here in the Mile High area. Finished up my Georgetown Loop Trip Report this weekend <Click Here> ending with a great video (Part III of III) of Steam Engine #12 running from Georgetown to Silver Plume while keeping the "record" button going all the way from beginning to end. Might help some with modeling ideas seeing this section of the old C&S in the Rocky Mountains twist and loop it's way up a valley.
Good Morning,
I’m excited to get this stone out of here and move on with my life. Sitting around the house has been a drag to say the least. My surgery is at 1300, and my mom will be going in for surgery around 1130, different hospitals but we agreed who ever woke up first would try to call the other, LOL.
BM1 Lee Soule USCG (ret) L.S.&W Railroad Serving the Lower Great Lakes
Morning All,
At w**k today. Temp this morning was 41F and was the first day this season that there was a edge to the air. Not much else to talk about.
Lion- Nice Photo.
Garry- Thanks for the great travel photos.
Lee- Prayers for you during your surgery.
Everyone take care.
Curt Webb
The Late Great Pennsylvania Railroad
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Lunchtime!
Flo, a Barry-sized burger, fries and a Dr. Pepper to wash it down, please.
The day started with a heavy thunderstorm and hail, but iit is calm again. Way too warm for the season, the migrant birds are heading north again. We will have a cold spell for Friday and Saturday, but on Sunday it is expected to get up as high as 14° C again.
Nothing much to do today. I planned on putting up the shelf, but the money I had set aside went to my son for whatever reason
No MRRing in sight
Have a good one!
Good Morning
It has been a'snowing and a'blowing out here..we ended up with about 8" of snow due to wonderful snowqualls which roared across L.Huron here.
Going to get some pix, hopefully, of the completed section of layout..then see if Photobucket will agree with them...
Flo, I'll just have a coffee for now...I'll be at the RC for a bit...